Postcode LD6 5EF is located in a rural town, within the Rhayader ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley is £38,772 per year. The nearest station is Llandrindod, about 6.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley is £38,772 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD6 5EF.
The nearest station is Llandrindod located about 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Rhayader area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,500 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £230,000 | £199 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £230,000 | £233 |
| Terraced | 9 | £162,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £135,000 | £132,498 |
| 2017 | £158,500 | £149,000 | £113,000 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £155,000 | £93,000 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £152,000 | £112,500 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £147,500 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £266,250 | £185,000 | £133,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £228,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £251,250 | £190,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £215,000 | £140,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 | £222,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £250,000 | £162,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £157 | £110 |
| 2017 | £173 | £138 | £123 |
| 2018 | £161 | £129 | £112 |
| 2019 | £175 | £170 | £163 |
| 2020 | £192 | £168 | £136 |
| 2021 | £231 | £173 | £124 |
| 2022 | £258 | £190 | £173 |
| 2023 | £236 | £182 | £154 |
| 2024 | £247 | £259 | £149 |
| 2025 | £212 | £205 | £170 |
| 2026 | £210 | £261 | £171 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD6 5EF.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD6 5EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-Op | East Street, Powys, LD6 5DN | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | West Street, Powys, LD6 5AD | Walking directions to Spar |
Elected local representatives for LD6 5EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Davies
Rhayader - Elected 5 May 2022
David Chadwick
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LD6 5EF records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LD6 5EF in Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley is £194,000 (about £198 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LD6 5EF, including Rhayader C.I.W. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LD6 5EF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD6 5EF is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Davies (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.